Nt1310 Unit 3 Lab Analysis

Lab Exercise 2.03: Recognizing External Connections

Is it possible to plug any cable into the wrong connector? If so, which one(s)? What do you think would happen if you plugged something into the wrong connector?

Answer- Yes, the mouse and keyboard connectors. If they plug into the wrong connector, the device will not work.

DATA-CABLE from printer to the PC (both ends)
End 1 (PC) USB End 2 Parallel Port
Male or Female: Male End 2 Female
Number of Pins: 25

Data cable from the keyboard to the pc
Mini-Din Mini-Din Port
Male Female
7 pins

Data cable from mouse to the PC
Mini-Din Mini-Din Port
Male Female
7 pins

Data Cable from the network to the PC
RJ-45 RJ-11
Male Male
1 hole

Data Cable from the internal modem to the
A.Jack F.USB PORT
B. VESA Port G. Mini-Din
C. Parallel port H. HDMI
D. RJ-45 I. Serial Port
E. DVI

Lab Exercise 2.05: Disassembling the system unit and identifying internal components

Look inside the PC and find the expansion slots. How many total expansion cards can be plugged into your system? 9 total expansion cards.

How many Ram modules do you have? 2 ram modules

Do you have Dual inline memory modules or single? There are Dual inline memory modules.

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I D
J G
B F
E C
A H

Lab analysis Test

1. Joe could have plugged the keyboard plug into the mouse port. 2. The floppy disk may not be compatible with the format. I suggest using a CD-ROM 3. First thing to check is if its plugged into the computer, or if the volume is on, on the